Northwestern Mutual is honoring Chicago Wealth Management Advisor Michael V. D'Aquila, CLU® with membership in its 2013 Forum group, which recognizes individuals for an outstanding year of helping clients achieve financial security. D’Aquila is affiliated with The McTigue Financial Group based in Chicago. This is the first time that D’Aquila received the Forum honor.

“Our 2013 Planning & Progress study shows that half (51%) of Americans feel less financially secure than they thought they’d be at this point in their lives,” says Northwestern Mutual Executive Vice President Todd M. Schoon, CLU®, ChFC®, J.D. “In an uncertain economy, consumers are seeking guidance and are turning to experienced financial professionals like Mike to plan for their future financial security.”

The honorees were recognized at a conference held on November 3 to 6, 2013, in Scottsdale, AZ. At the conference, honorees learned new insights from prominent speakers, gained access to advanced training and leadership development, and shared knowledge with fellow colleagues. The Forum conference is an extremely exclusive achievement, with approximately five percent of Northwestern Mutual’s more than 6,500 financial representatives invited to attend.

“I am proud of the success of our team, and how financial advisors such as Mike, continue to raise the bar by attaining the highest levels of achievement,” said John W. McTigue, Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual’s McTigue Financial Group in Chicago. “Moreover, their continued dedication to growing personally and professionally demonstrates our unique corporate culture and steadfast commitment to doing what is best for our clients, our staff, and our communities.”

About The McTigue Financial GroupA network office of Northwestern Mutual, The McTigue Financial Group is a Chicago-based financial planning firm providing expert guidance to help clients manage financial risk and achieve financial security. Ranked one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work for five straight years, according to Crain’s Chicago Business (2009-2013), The McTigue Financial Group provides career and internship opportunities to individuals who are committed to growing a successful financial service practice. The local office is located at One North Wacker Drive in Chicago. Further information can be found at http://www.mctiguefinancial.com

About Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual is among the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2013 according to FORTUNE® magazine and has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 156 years. As a mutual company with $1.4 trillion of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual has no shareholders. The company focuses solely and directly on its clients and seeks to deliver consistent and dependable value to them over time. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a holistic approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company; and Russell Investments. Further information can be found at http://www.northwesternmutual.com